Associate Underwriter - Professional Risks

b Overview /b p In this role, you will assess and underwrite solicitors and professional liability risks, managing a broker-assigned book while driving renewals and growth. You collaborate with internal partners to balance service standards with profitability within your underwriting authority. You’ll participate in sales planning and broker interactions to advance business objectives and develop underwriting expertise within a collaborative team. This is a hybrid role in London, offering growth opportunities in a respected, long-standing insurer. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Private Medical Insurance (single cover) /li li Pension plan with company contributions /li li Holiday entitlement (25 days, up to 35) /li li Wellness programme and mental health resources /li li Volunteer encouragement and matching gifts /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Underwrite and assess risk to maximise growth and profitability for the allocated book /li li Make decisions within underwriting authority and provide recommendations to leadership /li li Support new business, renewals, and mid-term alterations on pre-agreed accounts /li li Maintain accurate underwriting documentation in account management systems /li li Align with Travelers underwriting strategies to achieve budgeted results /li li Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues (Risk Control, Claims, Actuarial, Distribution) as needed /li li Engage in ongoing training to enhance underwriting and sales skills /li li Develop broker visibility and manage sales plans with a disciplined approach /li li Support role as a productive team member and deliver superior customer service /li li Perform other duties as assigned /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li University degree /li li Previous underwriting experience in Financial Lines /li li Knowledge of local insurance marketplace /li li Ability to learn enterprise issues and financial drivers /li li Understanding of regulatory rules and procedures in day-to-day work /li li Basic product/technical proficiency for underwriting authority /li li Customer focus and constructive broker interaction /li li CII Certification /li li Experience with Windows MS Office /li li Full and valid driving license /li /ul ul li customer focus /li li collaboration /li li communication /li li underwriting of Financial Lines /li li knowledge of regulatory rules /li li Windows MS Office /li /ul